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The proposed legislation would need to complete a third reading before Parliament breaks for the last time ahead of this year's federal election.

The British Columbia government has released guidelines it says will lead it toward the goal of reducing the province's overall poverty rate by 25 per cent and child poverty by 50 per cent within the next five years.

The British Columbia government has released guidelines it says will lead it toward the goal of reducing the province's overall poverty rate by 25 per cent and child poverty by 50 per cent within the next five years.

Prince Rupert residents can once again drink from their taps after more than three months of concern over water safety. The city says the test showing high parasite levels may have been a false positive.

Nanaimo, B.C.-based cannabis firm Tilray more than doubled its revenue in 2018 as pot became legal in Canada, but had a net loss of $67.7 million as it expanded rapidly.

Families of the 157 victims of Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 are coming to terms with a grim reality: The impact of the crash was so devastating, it’s possible their loved ones’ remains’ may never been recovered or identified. That leaves many religious families searching for ways to honour their dead. Jeff Semple met one such...

The Vancouver game was slated to serve as a hero's return for Davies.

The 58-year-old man is facing charges in connection with bank robberies that took place in Kelowna and Rutland.

A RCMP dive team is searching a West Kootenay river for the bodies of two teenagers who are believed to have drowned on the weekend.

A RCMP dive team is searching a West Kootenay river for the bodies of two teenagers who are believed to have drowned on the weekend.

Two passengers who were sitting in the backseat of the vehicle that crashed — a 15-year-old boy and an 18-year-old girl — are still missing.

The recent measles outbreaks have re-ignited the debate over vaccines. Here are some facts to commonly held misbeliefs regarding vaccines and their safety.

The collision happened just after midnight on Sunday. Officials say no pollution was released.

TSB says no injuries or pollution resulted from the collision between two large freighters early Sunday.

Vernon is no stranger to dust advisories, data from the provincial environment ministry shows.

The B.C. Archives is a treasure trove of information on the province’s history but accessing those documents isn’t cheap: downloading and using just one old photograph can cost anywhere from $25 to $500.

B.C.'s Court of Appeal is considering a reference case filed by the province that asks if it has jurisdiction to regulate the transport of oil through its territory and restrict bitumen shipments from Alberta.

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The plan aims to improve conditions for 140,000 people, including 50,000 children.

Award-winning designers Aunalee Boyd-Good and Sophia Seward-Good share some of their ecofriendly, Coast Salish-inspired fashion creations.

"If we want to be able to respond, we need that early warning. We need that one or two minutes."

Avalanche Canada says the warm temperatures forecast for B.C. and Alberta this week will increase the chance of avalanche in the provinces' mountainous regions.

British Columbia argues it cannot stop Trans Mountain expansion, but it can protect environment  Toronto StarVANCOUVER—British Columbia is not trying to stop the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, but it is attempting to prevent environmental damage and hold the ...

The avalanche danger is currently considered high or considerable around the Avalanche Canada forecast area.

Ahead of World Water Day on March 22, Spencer West shares the details of a new initiative to bring clean water to people all over the world.

The pole is being carved out of an 800-year-old, 23 metre-high red cedar that likely came down during a windstorm 50 years ago near Bamfield, B.C. Tim Paul is carving the piece at a time when his language, Nuu-chah-nulth, is at great risk of becoming extinct.

TSB deploys a team to Vancouver Harbour, British Columbia, following a collision between 2 vessels  Canada NewsWireRICHMOND, BC, March 18, 2019 /CNW/ - The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) is deploying a team of investigators to Vancouver Harbour, British ...

Okanagan pet professionals gathered in Kelowna on Sunday to discuss how they can better support those mourning the loss of a family animal.

One man is dead following a fatal crash in Coquitlam. RCMP are investigating the cause and no name has been released.

The warm weather is expected to last until Friday.

The warm weather is expected to last until Friday.

A five day hearing is scheduled at the BC court of appeal to decide if the province of B.C. has the jurisdiction to regulate the flow of oil through the pipeline. Neetu Garcha explains.

Effective immediately, Canada’s top athletes will be treated with new medical guidelines aimed at reducing the impact of concussion-related brain injuries.

Better late than never?

Better late than never?

RCMP say speed likely played a part in a fiery fatal car crash early Monday morning.

BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Acquires 5,448 Shares of XPO Logistics Inc (XPO)  PressOracleBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp lifted its holdings in XPO Logistics Inc (NYSE:XPO) by 20.6% during the fourth quarter, according to its ...

The car slammed into a power pole on the Lougheed Highway near Alderson Avenue, according to authorities.

Harley-Davidson Inc (HOG) Stake Raised by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp  PressOracleBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp increased its holdings in Harley-Davidson Inc (NYSE:HOG) by 9.3% in the fourth quarter, according to ...

It happened just after midnight on Fraser Street near East 20th Avenue, according to police.

The construction company at the centre of the deaths of two workers in 2014 at a mining site near Cranbrook, B.C., has been ordered to pay $70,000 in fines and charitable contributions. 

BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Buys 1,698 Shares of Middleby Corp (MIDD)  PressOracleBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp grew its stake in Middleby Corp (NASDAQ:MIDD) by 13.8% in the fourth quarter, according to its most ...

Liberty Property Trust (LPT) Shares Bought by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp  PressOracleBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp increased its stake in shares of Liberty Property Trust (NYSE:LPT) by 10.0% during the 4th quarter, ...

Flowserve Corp (FLS) Shares Sold by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp  PressOracleBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp lessened its stake in shares of Flowserve Corp (NYSE:FLS) by 49.4% in the fourth quarter, according ...

BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Has $1.94 Million Position in Tripadvisor Inc (TRIP)  PressOracleBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp increased its position in Tripadvisor Inc (NASDAQ:TRIP) by 9.3% during the 4th quarter, according to ...

B.C. Court of Appeal will begin hearing oil-transport reference case today  Toronto StarVANCOUVER—British Columbia's Court of Appeal will consider the question of provincial powers over the future of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion ...

The two victims, a 25-year-old woman from Surrey and a 35-year-old man from Vancouver, have non-life threatening injuries.

For nearly two years, a group of B.C. chiropractors say they rang alarm bells about "outlandish claims regarding vaccination and treatment of children" made by three board members at the College of Chiropractors.

For nearly two years, a group of B.C. chiropractors say they rang alarm bells about "outlandish claims regarding vaccination and treatment of children" made by three board members at the College of Chiropractors.

Telecom giant Telus has launched a controversial health app, sparking debate over whether it will help cure doctor shortages or cause health care complications.